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Reforms largely constructive for local government sector
Monday, 19 March 2012, 5:36 pm | Local Government NZ
Local Government New Zealand says the local government reforms announced today are largely constructive for the local government sector. More >>
LGFA’S great start good news for ratepayers, says LGNZ
Thursday, 16 February 2012, 4:38 pm | Local Government NZ
Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) says the success of yesterday’s Local Government Funding Agency’s (LGFA) bonds issue is good news for many ratepayers. More >>
Tougher standards for earthquake prone buildings says LGNZ
Thursday, 9 February 2012, 8:03 pm | Local Government NZ
MEDIA RELEASE Tougher standards for earthquake prone buildings says LGNZ 9 February 2012 Local Government New Zealand supports a more stringent national standard for strengthening earthquake prone buildings. This statement follows today’s release ... More >>
New Chief Executive for Local Government New Zealand
Friday, 27 January 2012, 5:15 pm | Local Government NZ
Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) is delighted to announce the appointment of Malcolm Alexander as its new chief executive. More >>
More questions than answers in housing affordability report
Friday, 16 December 2011, 2:34 pm | Local Government NZ
The complexities of government legislation is the reason why housing in New Zealand is unaffordable says Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ). More >>
LGNZ applauds Local Govt Minister’s position inside Cabient
Monday, 12 December 2011, 2:44 pm | Local Government NZ
Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) says the appointment of a Local Government Minister inside Cabinet is an acknowledgement of the importance local government. More >>
Limit the Environment Court appeals process says LGNZ
Monday, 17 October 2011, 2:53 pm | Local Government NZ
It’s time to restrict the Environment Court’s appeals process says Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ). LGNZ wants the Government to rethink the appeals process permanently in light of its recent decision to limit the role of the Environment Court appeal ... More >>
OAG freshwater report findings
Wednesday, 28 September 2011, 12:03 am | Local Government NZ
This is a useful report for regional councils. We always value independent assessments of this nature and agree with the Auditor General that managing freshwater needs an integrated approach. More >>
Michael Barnett New Chair Of Local Government Forum
Friday, 26 August 2011, 12:57 pm | Local Government NZ
Michael Barnett is the new Chair of the Local Government Forum, a group of major business organisations with an interest in promoting efficient and effective local government. More >>
LGNZ welcomes leaky homes resolution
Thursday, 28 July 2011, 2:58 pm | Local Government NZ
Local Government New Zealand welcomes the Weathertightness Financial Assistance Package Scheme announced today by the Government. Under the scheme qualifying homes will be fixed on a no blame basis with central government and liable councils each ... More >>
LGNZ President and Vice President reappointed
Wednesday, 13 July 2011, 11:51 am | Local Government NZ
Hastings Mayor Lawrence Yule was reappointed unopposed as President of Local Government New Zealand today in Wellington at the organisation's Annual General Meeting. More >>
Local Government New Zealand Conference 2011: Future Focus
Monday, 11 July 2011, 4:50 pm | Local Government NZ
The Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) Conference 2011 will be opened tomorrow by Prime Minster Rt Hon John Key. The two-day conference at the Wellington Convention Centre has a future focus theme and will bring together over 500 local government ... More >>
Local Government New Zealand Conference 2011
Sunday, 10 July 2011, 12:34 pm | Local Government NZ
Local Government New Zealand Conference 2011: Future Focus 10 JULY 2011 The Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) Conference 2011 will be opened tomorrow by Prime Minster Rt Hon John Key. The two-day conference at the Wellington Convention Centre has a ... More >>
Local Government New Zealand Conference 2011: Future Focus
Wednesday, 6 July 2011, 12:55 pm | Local Government NZ
The future is the centre of attention at this year’s Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) annual conference at the Wellington Convention Centre 11 – 12 July. The conference has a particular application to the role of Māori in the future and in ... More >>
LGNZ Conference 2011: Future Focus
Tuesday, 5 July 2011, 4:38 pm | Local Government NZ
The future is the centre of attention at this year’s Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) annual conference at the Wellington Convention Centre 11 to 12 July. More >>
Local government calls for greater partnership
Tuesday, 5 July 2011, 1:19 pm | Local Government NZ
The National Infrastructure Plan released by the Government today displays an improved appreciation of the significant role local government plays in core service infrastructure, says Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ.) More >>
Building review piecemeal says LGNZ
Thursday, 12 May 2011, 2:47 pm | Local Government NZ
Speaking to the Local Government and Environment Select Committee on the proposed Building Amendment Bill (No 3,) LGNZ said proposed changes lack adequate definition. “It’s difficult to respond to the proposed changes in the absence of detail and ... More >>
Chair for Local Government Funding Agency appointed
Thursday, 12 May 2011, 12:21 pm | Local Government NZ
MEDIA RELEASE Chair of establishment board for Local Government Funding Agency appointed 12 May 2011 More >>
LGNZ wants equitable distribution of transport funding
Wednesday, 27 April 2011, 12:26 pm | Local Government NZ
The importance of local roads to the growth of New Zealand should not be forgotten when funding decisions are made, says Local Government New Zealand President Lawrence Yule. Mr Yule’s comments come in response to the proposed direction of the Government’s ... More >>
Progress made in cleaning up waterways
Thursday, 17 March 2011, 1:56 pm | Local Government NZ
Farmers are making some headway in cleaning up the nation’s waterways says Local Government New Zealand More >>
